Sad news to report

[Bry]

Man, that sucks, I never met him, I read his posts and noted his enthusaism for the Rock... He had probs but he stuck with it....

Sincerest regards to his family and friends..

It just plain sucks....



Bry

[toner87]

Once we get some more details and perhaps an address for donations we should start a collection. I'd be happy to organize it and collect the funds like Chibbert did for Yukon Cornelius. If anyone else feels strongly that they'd like to do it, pipe in... This truly SUCKS.
Toner

[beekstersocal]

very sad ,may you rest in peace yahoo boy you will be truly missed

[crousos]

I am really sorry I never had the pleasure; for sure he will be missed.


Tinos

[ladybeemer]

It's always such a shock to read news like this on the board....

Condolences to his friends and family

[FGanger]

It is as others stated, many of the members of this board are quite close, even though we may not have ever met face-to-face. It is like losing a friend or coworker.

If someone is going to try to do a collection for his family - count me in.

Sadly,
Frank

[MIXR]

It's a strange community on this Board. We 'meet' people and they are instant friends or good-natured sparring partners (for the most part). We never get to set eyes on most of them, other than a silly avatar or occasional picture in the rides section. We fire shots at each other, we learn to appreciate each other's views and opinions, and we express our derision at comments that don't suit our own. We agree with each other, we heap praise on those with good ideas or opinions, but above all we offer advice and guidance to those who seek it. We establish a community that has a common purpose and focus, and Yahoo-boy was one of the family.

I never met him. I probably responded to a post or two that he initiated or answered, but that doesn't matter any more. He was one of us and he is gone now, for whatever reason. He will be missed by his family, friends and this Board. It makes my own problems in life seem rather small and insignificant. Happy to call him 'mate' in true Aussie fashion. Thanks for your contributions Scott - You will be missed.

[collyers]

make sure the Boxer twin in heaven is running perfectly for when the rest of us get there........it's a matter of when, not if.
Until we meet again.

[Ed K]

Toner, count me in...


I'll repeat what my daughter told me when I thought I would give her counsel to raise her spirits regarding her close friend that was just killed a few days ago in a motorcycle accident...As it turned out, she was the one who gave me counsel.

I started by saying, "You know its hard to understand why bad things happen to good people..." As I thought, I was beginning to provide some fatherly advise...

She then said..."I know the answer Dad, he is in a better place."

And with that, I shut up.

[JCsman]

As others have stated better than I, there is such a sense of loss for someone I never laid eyes on. I'm sorry I never had that chance. Rest well.

-Bill

[jamming]

R.I.P.......We will miss ya brother.
What Frank said...count me in on any collection for the family.
Roger

[queenpdog]

I would also be "in" for contributions to Yahoo boy's family, etc. Is anyone else experiencing the feeling that other posts on the board are very unimportant right now? I certainly don't mean to sound judgemental, but I, for one, don't feel right about business as usual today. I think I'll just sit back for a bit, ponder the fragility of this life, and pay my respects to our brother.

[Rock986]

Others have summed up the way I feel better than I could ever articulate. Yahoo Boy was one of the people that really drew me to this board. I admit that I don't post that much, and I hate to be one of those guys that reads it all, but hardly contributes. His comments and enthusiasm for both the Rockster and motorcycling was very contagious. In fact, many of his comments would be those things that pop into my head at certain times while I am on my Rockster--to be repeated many times from now on.

My condolences to you, Yahoo Boy, wherever you may be, and to all the people who care for you, and your cause.

I actually had the unfortunate circumstance this weekend as I watched one of my best friends and primary riding partner put down his Ducati. It was one of those circumstances that you can remember very slowly, yet very, very quickly. And yet forget some of the intricate details. The one in my mind that stays with me is the image of my friend sliding along side me on his ass, while I pass him. After I parked the bike, and ran to the scene, he was vertical. Never in my life have I been so overwhelmingly happy to see a friend standing. The Duc is totaled, but my friend walked away with a scraped knee. Believe it or not (and most of you will) I was more traumatized than he at this particular time in our lives. This was on Sunday afternoon.

I am so thankful for my life right now. My heart goes out to all who have “seen the light”

I would be happy to contribute to a fund for our friend, Yahoo Boy. I hope this can at least be a reminder to all of us, just how fragile this life can be.

John

[touchton]

I received an email from Scott's partner, Nancy a little while ago. I'll post it below. I'm going to try to make it to the visitation on Thursday, but since I'm working in Savannah GA, I don't know if it'll be possible.

As to donations, I found a Graphic Design Scholarship Fund at the University of Tennessee that would be appropriate. Scott graduated from there in May. I'd like to be the point man for whatever we decide to do for a memorial. He and I were planning on doing something together this weekend anyway. Maybe this is a way we can still keep that date.

I’ll keep you posted as I hear more.

Here's the email from Nancy:

Thank you for your kind words. Scott and I had been together for 10 years.
The grief is overwhelming. We will be receiving friends on Thursday from
5-7 at Rose Mann Mortuary on Kingson Pike and Papermill. A graveside
service will be held on Friday in Athens, TN at 10.

Scott's Mom and Dad have not only lost him, they lost their oldest son
almost 5 years ago to another accident.

My mother died from Alzheimers many years ago and it was something we both
thought about. It really devistates families. If you wanted to do
something in his memory, he would be honored. If there is some scholarship
for graphic designers you could donate to, again he would be honored.

He had finally found his place in life. He had graduated this past May, got
a great job that he loved, he turned 30. After many years of school and all
the sacrifices that come with it, we finally thought things were going our way.

Thank you for your words.

Nancy

[R1150R in Africa]

I am shocked and saddened to hear this tragic news.

Nancy, my heart goes out to you and Scott's family.

Life is just so short...

[Boxer]

Very upsetting.

Thad, have you heard if it was a "bike" accident?

[Pat]

........ I don't think as I wanna know......

[Acacia]

How does one appropriately show respect and honor to person such as this? I am reminded of the little graphic on the front of the T shirts we got at this years East and West Coast 'Bash' - - 'In memory of..."

When I wear the shirt, the comments are - "nice shirt - what that..?" "Oh...".

The high school I attended in Pretoria, South Africa, PBHS - a boys school, always had a period of silence on 11/11 at 11am. To commemorate those of the school who had died in Wars. There was never a dry eye among the 1000 scholars - even those trying to act macho.

While we may feel alone at times - there are those who remember.

Scott - we remember!

[Deano]

I am new to motorcycling, and as such, I have not been much of a contributor to this or other message boards. But rest assured, I pour over the messages with great interest, seeking pearls of wisdom from others more experienced. Yahoo-boy’s contributions are no exception. It is a shock to hear such news.

Yesterday, I was inundated with news of tragedy and suffering visited upon so many of our gulf coast neighbors. Many of my colleagues and some of my family have been dispatched to various southern cities to aid in the recovery. And yet, this news, the passing of someone I have never conversed with, much less met, has affected me to a much greater extent. I am not sure why, and I don’t think I could articulate it even if I could figure it out. Perhaps it is because I see a little bit of myself in the obvious passion for motorcycling clearly expressed in Yahoo-boy’s writings.

One thing I do know is that my wife and daughter got an extra hug and a kiss this morning as I prepared to leave for work.

[DSKYZD]

Scott Alan Thompson

Obituary is here (scroll down):

http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/obituaries/ ... 12,00.html